Question

Find the terms used for splitting the middle term in expression x^2-x-12

Answer 1

Question:

Find the terms used for splitting the middle term in expression x^2-x-12

Answer:

x = 4  OR  x = -3

Step-by-step explanation:x^2 - x - 12  = 0

x^2 -(4-3)x - 12 = 0

x^2 -4x + 3x - 12 = 0

x(x-4) +3(x+4) =  0

(x-4)(x+3) = 0

x = 4  OR  x = -3